Hernia Repair And Abdominoplasty:

A hernia is an unusually occurring protrusion of internal organs through a weakness in a muscular wall. They generally occur in the intestines and a repair or removal is recommended when a hernia is painful and interferes with daily activities or restricts the blood flow. They are also known to block the intestines.

Some rare cases of hernia require a tummy tuck surgery or a panniculectomy surgery to be performed along with a hernia repair. However, this combined procedure depends on the severity of the hernia and the tissue mass in the area to be operated.

Experienced cosmetic surgeons can perform such a combined procedure only if the hernia is small and if the tummy tuck surgery involves tightening the midline. But if the hernia in question is large or if the tissues are thin, it is best to repair the hernia prior to a tummy tuck surgery.

Evaluating your plastic surgeon and running a check on his credentials and competency in performing a hernia repair surgery should be your first precaution. The complications that result from an incompetent doctor’s ministrations can greatly hamper patient recovery.

Stop by the Plastic Surgery Institute of California to know more about hernia repair and tummy tuck surgery.